Dynamic Posture and Head Position in Kyphotic Female and Male

NCT ID: NCT06521970

Last Updated: 2024-07-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-16

Study Completion Date

2024-06-05

Brief Summary

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This study examined the comparison of dynamic posture and head position in kyphotic ındividuals according to gender.

Methods: A total of 54 female and male adolescents (between the ages of 12 and 18) with a thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° were divided into two groups according to gender.

The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, and forward head position were measured using a flexible ruler, Mathiass test, and occiput wall distance.

Detailed Description

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This study examined the comparison of dynamic posture and head position in kyphotic ındividuals according to gender.

Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted with 54 subjects. Subjects aged 12 to 18 years with a kyphosis angle of ≥50º and the children and their parents who agreed to participate in the study were included. Individuals with Scheurmann kyphosis, scoliosis (Cobb angle \>10°), and other congenital spine abnormalities were excluded.

The kyphosis angle was measured using a smartphone inclinometer. Dynamic posture was assessed using the Matthias test. Head position was obtained using occiput-wall distance.

Conditions

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Kyphosis Thoracic Postural, Thoracic Kyphosis Postural Kyphosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Female

Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position

The kyphosis angle

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The subject was positioned in a neutral standing position. the short side of the phone was placed on the T1-3 spinous process and the protractor was set to 0°. Subsequently, the phone was placed on the T12, and the angular value displayed on the screen was recorded as the kyphotic angle.

dynamic postural performance

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The test measures spinal alignment deviations during static loading in the 90° shoulder flexion position. The test measurements are made in a standing position with arms 90° flexed, without weight, and after 30 seconds with weight.

forward head position

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The individual stands with his heels and pelvis in contact with the wall. The severity of kyphosis is interpreted by measuring the distance between the occiput and the wall in cm with the head facing forward. The intensity of kyphosis is classified as mild (≤5 cm), moderate (5.1-8 cm) and severe (\>8 cm)

Male

Thoracic kyphosis (TK) angle of ≥ 50° The kyphosis angle, dynamic postural performance, forward head position

The kyphosis angle

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The subject was positioned in a neutral standing position. the short side of the phone was placed on the T1-3 spinous process and the protractor was set to 0°. Subsequently, the phone was placed on the T12, and the angular value displayed on the screen was recorded as the kyphotic angle.

dynamic postural performance

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The test measures spinal alignment deviations during static loading in the 90° shoulder flexion position. The test measurements are made in a standing position with arms 90° flexed, without weight, and after 30 seconds with weight.

forward head position

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The individual stands with his heels and pelvis in contact with the wall. The severity of kyphosis is interpreted by measuring the distance between the occiput and the wall in cm with the head facing forward. The intensity of kyphosis is classified as mild (≤5 cm), moderate (5.1-8 cm) and severe (\>8 cm)

Interventions

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The kyphosis angle

The subject was positioned in a neutral standing position. the short side of the phone was placed on the T1-3 spinous process and the protractor was set to 0°. Subsequently, the phone was placed on the T12, and the angular value displayed on the screen was recorded as the kyphotic angle.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

dynamic postural performance

The test measures spinal alignment deviations during static loading in the 90° shoulder flexion position. The test measurements are made in a standing position with arms 90° flexed, without weight, and after 30 seconds with weight.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

forward head position

The individual stands with his heels and pelvis in contact with the wall. The severity of kyphosis is interpreted by measuring the distance between the occiput and the wall in cm with the head facing forward. The intensity of kyphosis is classified as mild (≤5 cm), moderate (5.1-8 cm) and severe (\>8 cm)

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

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Thorasic kyphosis Matthias Test Occiput-Wall Distance

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subjects with a kyphosis angle of ≥50º and the children and their parents who agreed to participate in the study were included.

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with Scheurmann kyphosis, scoliosis (Cobb angle \>10°), and other congenital spine abnormalities were excluded.
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gönül Elpeze

Assistant Proffessor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Gonul Elpeze, Asst. Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department

Locations

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Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Gaziantep, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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GIBSTU

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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